Today's Racing Tips - Barry's Bets
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1:30 Cheltenham
KTDA Fillies' Juvenile Handicap Hurdle
SPICED RUM - 6/1
SPICED RUM emerged as a promising hurdler to follow after effortlessly winning over 2 miles at Sandown in her penultimate start, and despite finishing fourth in a slightly shorter 1 mile 7 furlong race at Ascot, she showed commendable determination. Only slightly heavier by 1lb since her last race, she remains a top contender. Max Of Stars also presents strong competition, having secured second place in a Doncaster Listed race over an extended 2 miles, and her recent activity on the flat last month should keep her in peak condition. While Karia Des Blaises hasn’t been in top form lately, her connection to the dominant Willie Mullins stable makes her a horse that could surprise.
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2:40 Cheltenham
Catesby Estates Mares' Challenger Series Final Handicap Hurdle
NOPTNOWLINDA - 16/1 (E/W)
NOPTNOWLINDA had a challenging winter over fences, leading her team to switch her back to hurdling—a move that paid off when she won a handicap at Hereford over 2 miles last month. With only a slight increase of 1lb in weight and a step up in distance planned, she is favored to win again under the guidance of Dan Skelton, who is chasing a championship. Pretending appears to be the main competition, following a strong second-place finish over 2 miles and 3 furlongs at Newbury. However, she is now racing at her highest ever mark, which raises some concerns about her ability to replicate her last performance. Gilbertina, although part of the contenders, is moving up in class, which could be a significant challenge for her.
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5:00 Cheltenham
Join Racing TV Now Mares' Open National Hunt Flat Race
GETURGUCCION - 11/4
GETURGUCCION, a half-sister to the Listed hurdles winner Saylavee, comes with a pedigree suggesting she has significant potential. She nearly celebrated a victorious debut in National Hunt racing, just missing out on a win at Newbury last month. Expected to improve with experience, this five-year-old looks set to achieve her first win soon. I've Madeupmymind, who is dropping down in class, seems well-positioned to be the main challenger after a strong showing at Sandown. Additionally, Khutulun Khan, who finished third in a previous meeting, is now 4lb better off compared to Anno Power, who beat him last time at Ascot. Under the guidance of trainer Lucy Wadham, Khutulun Khan is anticipated to build on that promising debut.
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2:25 Newmarket
bet365 Wood Ditton Maiden Stakes
LEAD ARTIST - 10/3
In this race, the pedigrees on display are particularly noteworthy, and the betting market might provide crucial insights into the contenders' chances. A cautious choice here is LEAD ARTIST, a Dubawi colt hailing from a distinguished Juddmonte lineage. His dam, a Group 2 winner, also performed commendably at the highest level. His stablemate, Earl of Rochester, another progeny of Dubawi, could show improvement as he moves up in distance. His potential should not be underestimated, especially if the betting market favors him. Among the other entrants, First Conquest and the 300,000-euro purchase Padesha are particularly intriguing and could be strong competitors in the field.
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4:10 Newmarket
Rossdales Maiden Fillies' Stakes
IZIPIZI - 2/1
IZIPIZI made a promising debut at Kempton in December and stands out as a top candidate in what appears to be a competitive maiden race. As a daughter of Kingman, she shows great potential for improvement, especially as she transitions to racing on turf. Painite, who showed talent in her outings last summer, is another to watch as she makes her first start for a new stable; the increase in distance could enhance her performance. Additionally, keep an eye on Miss Kubelik, a stablemate of Izipizi, and Rolica, both of whom could be significant factors depending on how they are viewed in the betting market.